Agenda - Baltimore

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing (MSN-E) Open House Agenda

Baltimore
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time Event
9 a.m. Registration – University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) Lobby
9:30

Welcome – Auditorium, Room 130

  • Sheena Jackson, Director of Admissions and Student Scholarships
  • Onyi Esochaghi, Manager, Office of Strategic Engagement and Impact

Greetings from Faculty

  • Katie McElroy, Associate Dean for the Baccalaureate Program
  • Kimberly Hampton, Co-Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
  • Janet Wulf, Specialty Director, Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing program
  • Lori Edwards, Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program and Associate Professor

UMSON Student Academic and Career Resources

  • Christine King, Director, Office of Academic and Career Success

Hearing from Alumni

  • Branden Taylor, CNL Alum
  • Ian Chrisler, BSN Alum
  • Tajah Kee, BSN Alum
9:55

Applying 101 – Auditorium, Room 130

  • Kelly Pawlak, Associate Director, Academic Partnerships and Student Pathways
  • Bianca Chandler-Bagwell, Manager, Student Scholarships and Grants
10:05

Question-and-Answer Session

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program – Auditorium, Room 130

  • Kimberly Hampton, Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing Program  – Room 140

  • Janet Wulf, Specialty Director, Master of Science in Nursing Entry-into-Nursing program

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Concurrent Activities
Campus Life Resource Fair – SMC Campus Center, First and Second Floors 

  • African Student Nursing Association
  • Black Student Nurse Association (BSNA)
  • Center for Global Engagement/International Services
  • Core Values/Office of the Provost
  • Educational Support and Disability Services
  • FIRST Peer Mentor Group
  • Office of Civic and Community Engagement
  • Student Counseling Center
  • Student Financial Assistance
  • UMB Police
  • UMSON Scholarships
  • UMSON Student Veteran Association
  • University Registrar/Residency Team
  • University Student Government Association
  • URecFit and Wellness
  • Writing Center

Question-and-Answer with Office of Academic and Career Success– Room 150
Christine King, Director of Academic & Career Success

Question-and-Answer with Registrar and Student Placements– Room 140
LaShawn Robinson-Ruiz, Entry into Practice Placements Coordinator

Tour of the Facility – Meet outside of Suite 101 (See ticket for tour times.)

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Financing Your Education – SMCC Elm Ballroom

Patricia Scott, Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Administration/University Registrar


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